Earl E. Stark

Mr. Earl Eugene Stark, former Three Rivers Police Chief, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Kairos Dwelling following a lengthy illness.

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Sturgis Journal - Sturgis, MI

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Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM

64, Three Rivers

Mr. Earl Eugene Stark, former Three Rivers Police Chief, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Kairos Dwelling following a lengthy illness.

He was born June 15, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a son of Jack Taylor and Ruby (Rasbaugh) Stark.

Mr. Stark has been a longtime resident of this area. In 1972, he moved to Three Rivers from Colon, where he grew up. Earl served on the Three Rivers Police Department, where he attained the rank of detective and then chief of police, before retiring after 33 years of service. Upon his retirement, Earl was elected as a city commissioner for the 3rd District.

Mr. Stark served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy, EO2, 32nd Naval Construction Regiment, and also the S.E.A.B.E.E. Construction Battalion, of which Earl was very proud. He was a life member of the Snyder-Lewis-Welty Post #454, Fraternal Order of Police, and was very active during his tenure in F.O.P. Baseball. Earl loved to fish and work as a handyman as well as spend time with his sons and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Phillip Stark.

Mr. Stark leaves to cherish his memory his loving family, wife Frances “Fran” (VanDeWeghe) Stark of Three Rivers; two sons, Matthew (Rita) Stark and their sons, Colton and Wyatt Stark, all of Three Rivers, and Adam (Nicole) Stark and their children, Alli and Grant Stark, all of Centreville; a brother, John (Linda) Stark of Sparta; and three sisters, Nancy Stark of Mendon, Susan Freeland of Sturgis and Roberta (David) Lamb of Sherwood; as well as a special aunt, Margaret Stark, of Williamsburg, Ky.

Per Mr. Starks request cremation has taken place.

A memorial celebration will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Riverside Church of Three Rivers, with Pastor Jerry Solis officiating.

Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, with police and military honors under the auspices of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the Three Rivers Police Department and the American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170.

Memorial donations may be made to Kairos Dwelling or the M.I.C.O.P.S.

Envelopes are available at Hohner Funeral Home; P.O. Box 1018, 1004 Arnold St, Three Rivers, MI 49093, which is in care of arrangements.